Instructor of English Language; Academy

Position: Instructor of English as a Language (Academy)
Location: Interlochen

Interlochen Arts Academy seeks a full-time English as a Language Instructor who is also qualified to teach in an additional academic discipline to teach students in grades 9-12. The instructor will teach a full-time load - 5 sections of class or the equivalent, a mix of English Language classes and another academic discipline - and will be asked to serve as an advisor to a small group of students.

Preference will be given to candidates fluent in Mandarin. As a faculty member at Interlochen, obligations reach beyond the classrooms and studios to assist with the growth of the institution and full operations that are part of boarding school life. While not directly involved in student supervision in the residence halls (dorms), each faculty and education staff member is expected to serve as an advisor to a small group of students and to contribute to the community through assistance with campus events, advisory groups, and other activities.

This is a full-time, permanent teaching position starting in late August 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach 5 sections of classes, a mix of English Language classes as well as classes in an additional academic discipline
Serve as advisor to a small group of students who meet weekly for 30 minutes
Hold daily office hours (which are built into the daily schedule)
Maintain a course page online through Canvas, take attendance daily in each class, keep electronic gradebook up to date, and prepare timely and thorough grade reports
Help evaluate the English language proficiency of incoming students and make recommendations for student placement in courses that are appropriate for them
Teach Integrated Language Skills courses as well as ELL sections of content-specific areas
Teach in an additional academic discipline
Attend department, division, and full faculty meetings
Participate in all-school events at the beginning and end of the school year, as well as periodically throughout each semester
Support activities that are part of boarding school life
Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Comply with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances
Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community
Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
Perform other duties as assigned